RCDs.(I'm sure there's something we do now that in 10-15 years will be a complete PITA too)
RCDs.(I'm sure there's something we do now that in 10-15 years will be a complete PITA too)
All agreed.Totally agree, if it's in pen. Nothing wrong with a faint pencil label saying spare. Don't know about MK boards, but Wylex come with little blank squares that go over the way labels, so you can stick one of those, say above the actual way label and write spare on that.
Indeed. In fact, I very commonly do it, if not 'for the future', as a storage space for actual 'spare' MCBs!No issue with them putting MCBs not blanks in, I like it when they're labelled properly. Could be handy in 10+ yeas time
That's a much easier fix than borrowed neutrals though. Just rip 'em out! The borrowed neutral issue goes away then (somewhat)RCDs.
Maybe, but there could be worse on the way - "over-voltage protection" seems to be progressively creeping towards us - and I personally most definitely do not feel the need for that in my installation!RCDs.
Yea I did see that in the draft notes for the 18th Edition. How much it gets watered down between now and then though remains to be seen. I have installed SPDs literally once, and that was because it was deemed necessary by the insurance company because the building was a lightning risk (apparently) so lightning rods/straps went in and SPDs were fitted to all submains. Was up there recently, and unsurprisingly, none of them have poppedMaybe, but there could be worse on the way - "over-voltage protection" seems to be progressively creeping towards us - and I personally most definitely do not feel the need for that in my installation!
Kind Regards, John
AFCIs, also known as AFDD.Maybe, but there could be worse on the way
Oh dear god.... 18th Edition ...
Indeed - AFDDs, as well as SPDs, appear to get a mention in commentaries on 'likely changes' to be proposed in the draft 18th ed.!AFCIs, also known as AFDD.
I'm sure there's something we do now that in 10-15 years will be a complete PITA too
I think it is a pretty poor DIY attempt. Ideally would be looking to get a new wire added to the consumer which does the garage. Any ideas on what sort of money this would cost? The vendor assured me he has an electrical safety certificate but now says he can't find it, and doesn't want to go the expense of getting another unless I make an offer on the place.Looks like there's no fusing down on the switch.
The vendor assured me he has an electrical safety certificate but now says he can't find it
Yes, my thoughts too.Hmmm...
If you really like the house and its location, go ahead and buy it regardless. But expect electrical issues. If it is one of several you are considering and you wouldn't be upset to lose it, push for the paperwork to show its compliance. If they really can't lay their hands on the paperwork for such a recent board change, I smell a rat.
This is Uttlesford, no train line here or anything but we have had several knocks to our cars where we currently are, so would like a drive if possible.Off-street parking is definitely a bonus in Oxon/ Hants/ Bucks/ Berks/ Surrey/ Sussex/ Kent!
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